Law enforcement officials provide initial details about death of Ravens player Jaylon Ferguson

Jaylon Ferguson's death struck NFL fans like a rock on Tuesday. Initially, details surrounding his death were scarce. However, the police have now released some information surrounding the NFL player's passing.

When people in their 20's die, it's often assumed that something nefarious has occurred. Nonetheless, according to TMZ Sports, the police do not suspect foul play.

At 11.25 p.m., police received a call about a "questionable death." When they arrived at the scene, Ferguson was unconscious and surrounded by medics. He was soon announced dead at the scene. They found no signs of trauma.

The Baltimore Ravens released a statement soon after the player's passing. In the statement, they expressed their sadness and offered their condolences to his family.

Here's what they said:

"We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson. He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality. We express our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon's family and friends as we mourn a life lost much too soon."

TMZ, who spoke with the player in 2019, described him as "kind and humble" in their conversation.

Who was Jaylon Ferguson?

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Jaylon Ferguson was a young linebacker who played for the Baltimore Ravens. In college, he was a central piece of Louisiana Tech's defense. In his four-year career, he amassed 112 tackles, 67.5 tackles for loss, and 45 sacks. In his final year in college, he earned a whopping 17.5 sacks in 13 games.

He was selected by the Ravens with the 85th overall pick in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Being a third-round selection, many expected him to see plenty of playing time for the team.

In his rookie season, he played in 14 games, starting in nine of them. He recovered a fumble and earned 2.5 sacks in his rookie season. He also managed 31 combined tackles with six tackles for loss and nine quarterback hits.

In his second season, the linebacker played in 14 games, making a noticeable impact on the field. Once again, he recovered a fumble and produced 2.0 sacks and five quarterback hits.

In his final season, the linebacker played in 10 games, registering six total tackles and three quarterback hits. Though his career was brief, his on-field presence will be missed and his tragic death deeply mourned.